What is Mycology? How do I become a Mycologist? What Mycology Schools are there? WHAT IS FUNGAL MOLD MYCOLOGY? Fungal Mold Mycology is a field of scientific inquiry in the life sciences that studies microscopic forms in the FUNGI kingdom. Fungi are not plants or animals, have no legs, wings or any superior intellect but are very interesting and relevant to human health. I commonly refer to fungal mold to more accurately describe the deutromycota a group of fungi that have formations that may only be viewed microscopically. WHAT IS SO INTERESTING ABOUT FUNGI? A medical mycologist molecular biologist will tell you that in the study of fungi they reveal themselves as far more interesting than humans due to the various morphologies within the same species of many genera - where else do you find dimorphs, telemorphs and anamorphs so dramatically in life? Did you know some fungi actually have locomotion abilities? Like animals they actually move on their own with a purpose upon their prey! WHY ARE FUNGI IMPORTANT TO STUDY?

In terms of toxicity once one understands that Aflatoxins B / G and M1, Deoxynivalenol, Ochratoxin A, Patulin and Zearalenone found in our foods are carefully regulated in the European Union and that only one of those are regulated in the USA that being Aflatoxin it is clear that it is a matter of time when US regulations will recognize the EU standard. These toxins are the source of some many of the diseases afflicting the American people and costing millions in added health care costs. Our failure to regulate these toxins is one of the major reasons the EU does not import American food. On a molecular level fungal DNA in many ways is more like human DNA than plant DNA. This interesting fact presents some very challenging research issues and problems relating to human health. This is one of the major reasons why we study mycology. WHAT DOES FUNGAL DNA TELL US? Not much that is immediately relevant. There is a tendency for many to believe that now we have DNA from mold we can determine in a relative instant its specie and everything else about including the risk it may present. This is a very simplistic and an understandable view but it it far more complex.

We know mold adapts to its environment and resulting variations in expressed morphology, production of allergens, toxins and their resulting associated risks. We also know that 25% of the human population has genetically predisposed innate sensitivity to fungal mold. WHY HAS MOLD FUNGI BECOME A PROBLEM RECENTLY? Fungal mold has always been with us but since the advent of the world wide web and access to knowledge of potential risks associated with mold humans are getting back into thinking and rightfully looking closer at things that can affect their health. Mold has always been a real concern. Fungal mold has had relevance to human health and has been documented as early as 1400 B.C./E. in detail within the Talmud Torah. Here Moses, the author of the Book of Leviticus, (See Lev. IV: XXXIII-LXVII) interestingly provides instruction and laws to guide his people in both identifying and treating mold. (3500 years ago!) SHOULD HUMANS REALLY WORRY ABOUT MOLD FUNGI? Mold fungi contributes to many problems such as asthma and allergies.

Mold infects many parts of the anatomy and can grow on/in the heart, spine, brain, the eyes, lungs and intestines and nearly anywhere else in the human and animal body. The worldwide community of medical mycologists and scientists have indicted fungal molds for being behind many of the diseases for which the cause or etiology is unknown or idiopathic. WHICH HUMAN POPULATIONS ARE AT MOST RISK? Generally those with weak or immature immune systems are especially vulnerable but as time goes by we are seeing many more that are fully immuocompetent that are infected. This includes infants, children, the elderly and especially people that have been on a regimen of antibiotics have been determined to be most susceptible to the dangers of mold. Note: I know of scientists have abandoned mycology research because of the dangers of working with it - yes mold injures health, it can and will kill you if safety precautions are not followed while working with it. But if you are healthy, immuocompetent and have not had a serious and prolonged exposure to mold you need not be fearful as long as you work with it in safety. Be knowledgeable and fear not. WILL FUNGAL MOLD INFECT OUR PETS?

Yes, sadly your pets can get infected and often detected too late. If you suspect a fungal infection take your pet to the vet right away since most vets are good at identifying fungal infections in domesticated animals. See the veterinary mycology section for more on this subject. Interestingly, often when people say they are allergic to pets it is really not the pet at fault but mold growing on the dander due for a want of grooming. I do not support the current attempted practice of the use of dogs for detecting mold. See mold dogs . HOW DOES ONE BECOME A MYCOLOGIST? Many years of study, practical lab and field work with fungi in universities, hospitals, industry or food fields. Mycologists are found in many areas such as food processing, infection control and management in hospitals, chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Academics offers only the beginning of a start for a life long study. . Mycology: The Study of Fungi Mycology: The Study of Fungi Fungi are living things that are one of the five classification systems of organisms. The study of fungi is called mycology.

Mycologists look at different types of fungus and categorize them in various specifications, such as those that are helpful and those that cause disease. Mycologists also discover ways to get rid of harmful fungi that have infected people or taken over space; they determine the living conditions to grow fungi; and they look for new uses of fungi to help people. Fungi do not have any way of making their own food, as plants do. In order to continue growing, they then must find a source to get their nutrients. They can grow well in dark places and do not need light as a source of life. Many types of fungi are similar to plants in appearance, but there are also many that do not resemble plants at all. For example, the mushroom is a common fungus that many people think of. Mushrooms look a little bit like plants but they must grow in an area where they can take in food from another source. The source of food can come from almost anywhere. Some fungus, such as mold, grows on surfaces, or is found in food. Another type of fungus, yeast, grows in food by consuming sugar or other nutrients.

There have been over 200,000 types of fungi that have been identified and classified, and there are many more that are yet to be discovered. Fungus is found everywhere and serves many interesting purposes. Truffles are considered a delicacy and are dug from the ground in parts of Europe, bringing a very high price for those who want to eat them. Some fungi work naturally in the environment to decompose organic matter, providing people with composting sites and reducing leaves and waste. There are even types of fungi used in ancient Eastern medicines that treat various ailments; their healing properties are so effective they are considered magical. The study of fungi is very diverse and serves to help people in hundreds of different ways. Many people think negatively about fungus. Fungal infections can cause disease in the skin, mouth, or even the bloodstream and the heart. People can get very sick and require medication to eliminate these infections. Fungus can take over parts of our homes, including mold in the walls, requiring cleanup. When food is leftover and not cared for, fungus grows on it in the form of mold and spoils the food.

Mold dust also causes allergic reactions in people, making them miserable with symptoms of watery eyes and cough when they are near. Many types of fungus are poisonous when consumed, and people have been known to become very sick by eating a mushroom and assuming it was harmless. Fungi also have many good purposes, too. If it were not for certain types of fungi, many thousands of people would not be alive today. Penicillin was an early type of antibiotic use to treat bacterial infections. Penicillin is named for the mold that it was originally made from. This fungus, Penicillium notatum, was found to impede the growth of bacteria. It later was developed into an antibiotic that saved many lives. Fungi are the bases for other types of medication, such as steroids, which treat different types of illness. Yeast causes bread to rise and allows wine to ferment. Yogurt has fungal culture and is considered a healthy food that also can regulate the digestive system. Fungi are so diverse that they cannot be described in exactly one way. The study of mycology has helped thousands of people and changed many lives because of the fascinating growth of fungus.

While nature continues to serve its purposes, growing and changing, there is even more to be discovered about what these are and what they can do. General Fungi Resources Studies in Mycology - Journal - Elsevier Studies in Mycology Journal Metrics CiteScore: 15.65 ℹ CiteScore measures the average citations received per document published in this title. CiteScore values are based on citation counts in a given year (e.g. 2015) to documents published in three previous calendar years (e.g. 2012 – 14), divided by the number of documents in these three previous years (e.g. 2012 – 14). Impact Factor: 13.889 ℹ Impact Factor: 2015: 13.889 The Impact Factor measures the average number of citations received in a particular year by papers published in the journal during the two preceding years.

© Thomson Reuters Journal Citation Reports 2016 5-Year Impact Factor: 12.898 ℹ Five-Year Impact Factor: 2015: 12.898 To calculate the five year Impact Factor, citations are counted in 2015 to the previous five years and divided by the source items published in the previous five years. © Journal Citation Reports 2016, Published by Thomson Reuters Source Normalized Impact per Paper (SNIP): 8.068 ℹ Source Normalized Impact per Paper (SNIP): 2015: 8.068 SNIP measures contextual citation impact by weighting citations based on the total number of citations in a subject field. SCImago Journal Rank (SJR): 7.309 ℹ SCImago Journal Rank (SJR): 2015: 7.309 SJR is a prestige metric based on the idea that not all citations are the same. SJR uses a similar algorithm as the Google page rank; it provides a quantitative and a qualitative measure of the journal’s impact.

Society Links Author Stats ℹ Author Stats: Publishing your article with us has many benefits, such as having access to a personal dashboard: citation and usage data on your publications in one place. This free service is available to anyone who has published and who’s publication is in Scopus. Author Services Peer review under responsibility of CBS-KNAW Fungal Biodiversity Centre The CBS Fungal Biodiversity Centre - an institute of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) and situated in Utrecht, The Netherlands - maintains a world-renowned collection of living filamentous fungi, yeasts and bacteria. The institute's research programmes principally focus on the... Read more The CBS Fungal Biodiversity Centre - an institute of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) and situated in Utrecht, The Netherlands - maintains a world-renowned collection of living filamentous fungi, yeasts and bacteria. The institute's research programmes principally focus on the taxonomy and evolution of fungi as well as on functional aspects of fungal biology and ecology, incorporating molecular and genomics approaches. The CBS employs circa 70 personnel, among whom circa 24 scientists.

Studies in Mycology is an international peer-reviewed journal which publishes systematic monographs on the biodiversity of filamentous fungi and yeasts. The first issue was published in 1972. The journal is open-access, and from January 1 2016 it will change to the continuous publishing model, with one volume per year. The emphasis of papers should be on fungal taxonomy and biodiversity. Accepted papers will appear immediately online. Authors who intend to submit monographs should contact the Executive Editor in advance. There are no restrictions of length, though it is generally expected that manuscripts should be at least 50 A4 pages in print. The publication fee is € 1000 per paper. Authors who intend to submit monographs or topical issues should contact the Executive Editor in advance. Authors are obliged to meet the requirements as set out in our Instructions for Authors. Lab Mycological Institute for the Study of Fungal Mold in Human Habitations a Research Foundation THE MYCOLOGY RESEARCH LABORATORY FOR THE STUDY OF FUNGAL MOLD IN HUMAN HABITATIONS has developed proprietary subClinical Investigative analytical protocols for such investigations.

Common technological resources used include: MOLECULAR FUNGAL MOLD MYCOLOGY RESEARCH LAB DNA AMPLIFICATION AND SEQUENCING MYCOLOGY AND MOLECULAR BIOINFORMATICS LIBRARY THE INSTITUE The foundation of the Mycological Institute FMHH is a private not for profit independent research association founded in 1999 (Amsterdam, EU). It is a society with a worldwide associaiton/membership of medical mycologists, allergologists, immunologists dedicated to research studies of fungal mold relevant to human health in their habitations. Our focus is the identification of fungi, the causative factors for its presence in relationship to the causes of human and veterinary mycosis. Currently under the direction of our founder and professor of research studies. In conjunction with research studies we publish "Fungal Mold in Human Habitations". A scholarship program is being developed to be announced in 2005. MISSION AND PURPOSE The objectives of the institute is to bring relevant medical mycology education and attention to the frontlines of the risk to fungal disease(mycosis) where that potential exists within human habitations outside the common commercial context.

As a pioneering call we believe the best way of doing this is provide and teach applicable medical mycology pertaining to human environments. We feel it is key to conduct proper scientific subclinical field investigations, studies and assessments and providing such related studies, reports and subclinical leads to health care professionals, practitioners and to those of interest and concern. This has been and continues to be accomplished by providing various levels of education with publications on the internet, with seminars, classes, lectures and field/on-site training to those working in both the public and private sectors to those that have the responsibility of seeing that human habitations are healthy and safe for their occupants. The institute has been providing this training (over 270 people trained since 2000) at no cost to qualifying professionals. We also accept opportunities to educate the general public via mass media channels to get the science of medical mycology in a readily digested and understandable form. DIRECTOR Our mycology professor's knowledge is unmatched in the application of research in fungal mold mycology within human habitations spanning across four decades of training, study, and experience in this multidisciplinary field.

On the extreme and uninvited edge of the spectrum, that experience included encounters with some very nasty fungi with a poisoning by a serving of the Amanita phalloides , a nosocomial infection by Aspergillus nidulans and a severe reaction to a concealed presence of Aspergillus versicolor to the more benign, the design of fungal molecular primers. His patients are human habitations and he claims no two are alike. The professor finds what ails a "sick house" in what is now commonly known as the 'sick building syndrome'. Once the property is diagnosed he prescribes a "cure." Although not known as a "fun guy" he does get chuckles when he says "I really do make 'house calls' ." Besides providing training for various certification programs he also provides training on a select basis for those wishing to expand their knowledge and understanding what role mycology plays in human habitations. His research also places emphasis the affect mold has upon household pets since they are no less susceptible to mycotic invasion by many fungi one of which is the ubiquitous genus Aspergillus of which many species are known to be common human pathogens of which Aspergillus terreus (see Demming et.

al) has emerged as being a significant and increasing cause cause of aspergillosis . Another member is Aspergillus flavus that specie produces aflatoxin found in many food stuffs and for the time the only monitored and regulated toxic fungal mold metabolite by the USA's FDA. RESEARCH The society's current fungal mold research efforts are spirited by Johannes Fibiger , Heinrich O. Wieland , Raimond Sabouraud , Otto Warburg , P.J. Van Der Werff (mould fungus allergy and asthma studies) and Linus Pauling reaching well into fungal genetics and molecular mycology. He especially notes the dedicated lifelong work of A.V. Costantini with Lars I. Qvick and Heinrich Wieland in their conclusive collective worldwide research study that mold is cause of nearly all (note:"The Archaea and Bacteroides are also under suspicion and investigation" - prof.) diseases for which it is claimed that their etiology (cause or origin) is idiopathic, unknown - He highly recommends their serial work entitled "Fungalbionics" (In very limited edition and only available from the authors).

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Beginning in 2005 the society will be providing grants to students worldwide for the study of mycology. Students interested need to apply by August of this year. 1953 Celebrating 50 Years of DNA 2003 April 2003 was a celebrated month for the institute. It was not only the 50 anniversary of the discovery of the DNA structure but also the announcement and publication in NATURE on the 24th of that month that the human genome had been decoded heralding the dawn of Genomic Era. Our professor goes on to say: "The complex study of mycology with its application to toxic mold as experienced in human habitation demands extensive experience and study across a large number of life sciences. Mycology has become rediscovered and enjoys renewed popularity in the life sciences in part with the advent of the Internet's withcoming of a new "Age of Knowledge" coupled with the decoding of the human genome that was initiated with the publication by Watson, Crick and Wilkins for their 1953 DNA research. These two significant events in the history of man can not be ignored by any thinking human.

Oncologists, immunologists and allergists are few of the many scientific professionals that are revisiting these areas of life science in application to their own profession with a new zeal and vigor". "This historical event has initiated a renaissance of learning with the exchange of both information and knowledge never before experienced by humankind. We are now long past the information age that truly began in the early 80s. Since that time there has been a rapid and tremendous increase in the amount of research data and information sharing in the life sciences via the WWW with a borderless exchange of a large volume of research data and knowledge across the planet especially in mycology" "With this tremendous increase of new knowledge now available, the ability to digest this volume of information and knowledge continues to challenge the qualifications of fungal mold mycologist at every level. This has now become more demanding in time, study and research than ever before. Typically 30-60 hours or more of study goes into every week. There are a handful of excellent academic centers that offer training in mycology in North America (Duke, U. Toronto, U. Oregon, U. Wisconsin...a few) and a few more so in the Europe.

Much of the formal academic training provided by these institutions is purely academic, mostly esoteric, abstract, limited in scope and breadth with an occasional focus course for clinicians. Much of the study has very little immediate relevance to none other than professional field specific data collection and meaningful only to those involved in advanced and post doctoral research with rare exceptions. Medical schools typically only require a 2 or 3 credit hour course in mycology that just barely covers the basics. Medical mycology clinical lab courses are also limited in this specialty but we expected that to be changing with complementary fungal DNA research and analysis. But we were later in for a surprise" Update: Rec ent study (Dec 2003-abstract) reports less training now than before in medical mycology - Steinbach "It is now more than ever before incumbent on any committed toxic mold mycological researcher to stay current the latest research while recognizing some of the most important research already been in the past 120 years must also revisited (note: Fibiger) in light of more recent discoveries.

I am happy to say that a number of our studies and research projects either planned or that were underway have been canceled because we have found the studies have already been completed by researchers in other parts of the world, especially in the Netherlands, France, Germany, Israel and Japan - Makimura. " (Our mycologist is fluent or /and conversant in these languages) "Only with diligent research can any toxic mold investigator obtain a proficient level of knowledge to address the most complex issues associated with toxic mold" There are no schools or programs to be found anywhere that can adequately meet this academic demand. Mycological Institute for the Study of Fungal Mold in Human Habitations (founded 2000) has developed a curriculum and course that exceeds all current training available for fungal mold mycologists in human habitations anywhere at this time." "We, the molecular biologists, are truly privileged with the knowledge revealed to us in the course of our research and study. It now clear that the origin of all relevant fungal pathological activity is at the molecular level.

In the coming years as each nucleotide sequence (and subsequence) is identified as to their specific role in Life, one more secret is revealed." Many of the diseases afflicting humans today such as cancer, asthma, chronic sinusitus and rhinitis, endometriosis, Chron's disease, allergies, diabetes, lymphomas, diseases of the eye, hypo/hyper-thyroidism and others with unclaimed etiology are either directly or indirectly due to mold fungal mold mycosis, mold infections , or fungal mold metabolic toxins. Many mycotoxins and mycometabolites are anti-antibody impairing the immune system. Do not fail to obtain "Fungalbionics" if you are a scientist in a related area. Our medical mycologist's training includes degrees in the computer sciences and law along with numerous certifications. He has been a lifelong systems analyst, researcher in biology and law. He is a never-ending and tireless student committed to furthering the frontiers of knowledge in this area of the life sciences. His broad research experience in mycology in human habitations and mold inspection aids in the development of solutions in this area of science.

His most recent exciting discovery was the genetic sequence that permits fungal dimorphism (rare phenomena) had been discovered. He goes on to say that that the fungal dimorphic phenomena was one of his lifelong pursuits of mycological mystery not understood since first observed by scientists well over a century ago. It has been finally solved . The professor is the founder (1999), director and principal scientist for all current scientific research programs and studies at the institute in North America at njmycological.ath.cx Current research projects (2002-2008) in progress: Fungal Mycotoxins as Causative Factor of Apoptosis in Pancreatic ï¿½ cells Efficacy Testing of Remediation and Abatement Technologies Mycological Insect Cadaver Contaminants WHAT IS NEW IN MYCOLOGY ? Important Protozoan is now reclassified as a fungi! PNEUMOCYSTIS PNEUMONIA Pneumocystis jiroveci (formerly known as Pneumocystis carinii) What is Mycology? Home > What is Mycology? What is Mycology?

Mycology is a branch of biology dedicated to the study of mushrooms and fungi. A very exciting and beneficial area to be currently involved in. Although mushrooms have been picked and used by humans since pre-historic times and have always been part of life on earth, they have not been fully studied and researched until recent times. There is amazing potential in mushrooms for a variety of different uses. Most obvious is the fact they are an excellent food source packed full of vitamins, nutrients and minerals but there is so much more. They can also be used to cure disease and prevent illness, extract metals and contamination from the earth, absorb oil from spills, clean runoff water from farms and industrial areas and even influence our lives through religion. We have only just begun to unravel the full potential in mushrooms and fungi. Mycoremediation, mycoresortation, you can help... Mycoremediation is a significant tool for restoration, replenishment, and remediation of Earth's overburdened ecosphere. The cultivation of different mushroom species can help to tip the scales towards Nature's favor, creating viable benefits for all inhabitants of our sensitive planet. Growing mushrooms is spreading in popularity with todays society.

It is great fun and creates a viable food source and agricultural business, however there is much more. Mushrooms and fungi can be used as a powerful tool for healing our damaged planet. Through restoration, replenishment and remediation we can reduce the burden we have put on mother earth. Major concerns are on our minds such as depletion of resources, loss of habitat, and release of toxic substances into the environment, well there is a better way to do things and all you need to do is put in a little effort to learn. Maybe then we can change the destructive path we are on and keep life thriving on earth. How mushrooms and YOU can help save the world... "Farmers, gardeners and scientists have long known about the importance of healthy soil. Human populations have ebbed and flowed according to the carrying capacities of their environment and the food chain it provides. But despite our long history with our environment, we know surprisingly little about the ground beneath our feet. And yet, it is the very soil upon which we depend that is in dire jeopardy. Unless we begin to understand and utilize the dynamics of soil creation, the matrix of life on this planet may begin to unravel.

Genetic diversity and resilience could suffer to the point of mass extinctions, the scope of which could be comparable to the cataclysms of 60 million years ago. These extinctions appear to be underway we are noticing only the more obvious victims. Covering most all landmasses on the planet are huge masses of fine filaments of living cells from a kingdom barely explored. More than 8 miles of these cells, called mycelia, can permeate a cubic inch of soil. Fungal mats are now known as the largest biological entities on the planet, with some individuals covering more than 20,000 acres. Growing outwards at one quarter to two inches per day, the momentum of mycelial mass from a single mushroom species staggers the imagination. These silent mycelial tsunamis affect all biological systems upon which they are dependent. As they mature and die back, panoply of other fungi quickly come into play. Every ounce of soil does not host just one species, but literally thousands of species of fungi.

Of the estimated 1 to 2 million species of fungi, about 150,000 species being mushrooms, we have catalogued only about 50,000, of which 14,000 have been identified with a species name. The genetic diversity of fungi is vast by design, and apparently crucial for life to continue. Waves of mycelial networks intersect and permeate through one another. This interspersing of mycelial colonies is the foundation of soils worldwide. Although seemingly undifferentiated under the microscope, the ability of fungi to respond to natural disasters and sudden changes in the environment are a testimonial to their inherent intelligence. I believe that mycelia are Earth's natural Internet, the essential wiring of the Gaian consciousness. The recent creation of the computer Internet is merely an extension of a successful biological model that has evolved on this planet for billions of years. The timing of the computer Internet should not be construed as a happenstance occurrence. Sharing intelligence might be the only way to save an endangered ecosystem. The planet is calling out to us. Will we listen in time? The lessons are around us. Will we learn?

The vast, interconnected mantle of mycelia reacts quickly to the availability of plant and animal debris, recycling carbon, nitrogen, sulfur, iron and other essential elements. When storms, floods, volcanoes, or other natural disasters wreak havoc on the environment, fungal champions come to the rescue, capturing debris with mycelium and beginning to recycle. Humans have the unfortunate distinction of creating more debris than any other organism on this planet. We have become the new natural disaster. From our minor significance in the biological world only 10,000 years ago, our population is now over 6 billion, continuing to rapidly increase, taxing resources and stressing habitats beyond their maxima." ~Adapted from the article, "Earth's Natural Internet" by Paul Stamets, published in the Fall 1999 issue of Whole Earth Magazine Mushroom kits can help start the learning process Knowledge is the key to using this fungi technology to our advantage. The more we know about mushrooms and what role they play in the balance of the planet the better we can utilize there power. Growing mushrooms from home using a mushroom kit is a good starting point for opening your mind to the possibilities.

Once you have experienced the process and know the basics of how mushrooms live and grow you can duplicate that on a larger scale on your own property or neighborhood. Every city, state, town has a need for mushrooms they just don't know it yet, and why? Because there is not enough people with the knowledge to spread and teach it. This is your chance to join the Mycomovement and get growing! Mycology | definition of mycology by Medical dictionary Mycology | definition of mycology by Medical dictionary Related to mycology: fungi , Medical mycology mycology the study of fungi and fungus diseases. my·col·o·gy The study of fungi: their classification, edibility, cultivation, and biology. [myco- + G. logos, study] /my·col·o·gy/ (mi-kol´ah-je) the science and study of fungi. mycology n. pl. mycolo·gies 1. The branch of biology that deals with fungi. 2. The fungi found in a region, an organism, or a part of an organism: the mycology of the scalp.

my′co·log′i·cal (-kə-lŏj′ĭ-kəl), my′co·log′ic adj. my′col·og′i·cal·ly adv. my·col′o·gist n. mycology Etymology: Gk, mykes + logos, science the study of fungi and fungoid diseases. mycologic, mycological, adj., mycologist, n. mycology The formal study of the fungi, especially regarding biology, classification, culture, laboratory analysis and edibility. my·col·o·gy The study of fungi: their identification, classification, edibility, cultivation, and biology, including pathogenicity. [myco- + G. logos, study] mycology The science or study of fungi. Medical mycology is limited to the study of fungi that infect or affect humans and to those from which useful drugs can be derived. mycology The study of fungi: their identification, classification, edibility, cultivation, and biology, including pathogenicity. [myco- + G. logos, study] n that branch of microbiology that deals with yeasts and fungi.

mycology the study of fungi and fungal diseases. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: mycologist References in periodicals archive ? Market size data for Microbiology Culture market categories - Bacterial Identification & Susceptibility Testing, Blood Culture,Mycobacteria Culture, Microbiology Analyzers, Immunological Culture Identification, Parasitology Culture and Mycology Culture. Microbiology Culture Market Outlook in BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) to 2017 For more information on Mycology Research Laboratories, please contact William Ahern at info@ mycoiogyresearch. Clinical trial results show proof-of-concept for use of Coriolus versicolor as immunonutrition in HPV patients with cervical lesions Results of a clinical study of Schering-Plough's investigational broad-spectrum antifungal agent NOXAFIL(R) (posaconazole) oral suspension in the prevention of invasive fungal infections (IFIs) will be presented for the first time at the 2nd International Congress on Trends in Medical Mycology (TIMM) in Berlin.

What does a Mycologist do? (with pictures) What does a Mycologist do? Last Modified Date: 13 January 2017 Copyright Protected: 10 most extreme places on Earth A mycologist is a scientist who studies fungi . The kingdom of fungi is quite large and, as a result, the nature of the work a mycologist performs is highly variable. Mycologists can be found working everywhere from breweries to pharmaceutical companies. Working mycologists typically have advanced degrees in mycology and some have completed postgraduate work. Some mycologists are interested in fungal genetics. They study the DNA of molds, mushrooms, and other members of the fungi kingdom to learn more about them. A genetic mycologist may use this information to assist people with taxonomy, the classification of organisms. Genetics can also be valuable to understanding how some fungi produce toxins, when and why some fungi evolved, and how fungi have adapted to their environments. Geneticists work primarily in lab environments, using samples of fungi to study with the assistance of gene sequencing equipment. Other mycologists are interested in how fungi cause disease. Fungi are widely distributed disease causing organisms which can infect plants, animals, and people.

A mycologist who is interested in this particular branch of the field may study how fungi infect people, what kinds of toxins they produce and how they work, and how to prevent or treat fungal infections . Fungal infections range from infections of the nail, which can cause cosmetic damage, to devastating plant infestations which can ruin crops. There is a great deal of room for research in this field. Ad A mycologist can also apply his skills to making fungi useful for humans and learning how fungi can be harnessed for people. Fungi can be used in the production of some medications, and many mycologists work in the pharmaceutical industry, cultivating and studying fungi to develop new medications and refine existing ones. Some of the most widely studied and used fungi in the world are yeasts, and mycologists who focus on yeast may work with beer or bread, two food products made with yeast. They may develop new recipes, as well as new strains of yeasts which can be used by everyone from home bakers to commercial breweries. Fungi are also used for other human purposes, like making dyes, enriching soil for farmers, and remediating environmental pollution.

Mycologists study the myriad ways in which fungi can be applied and develop new methods for working with fungi to improve the consistency, quality, and safety of projects conducted with fungi. This type of research can involve field work, experiments in controlled environments, and study in the lab. Ad Mycology - definition of mycology by The Free Dictionary Mycology - definition of mycology by The Free Dictionary Related to mycology: fungi , Medical mycology my·col·o·gy n. pl. my·col·o·gies 1. The branch of biology that deals with fungi. 2. The fungi found in a region, an organism, or a part of an organism: the mycology of the scalp. my′co·log′i·cal (-kə-lŏj′ĭ-kəl), my′co·log′ic adj. my′col·og′i·cal·ly adv. my·col′o·gist n. mycology 1. (Biology) the branch of biology concerned with the study of fungi 2. (Biology) the fungi of a particular region mycological, ˌmycoˈlogic adj 1.

the branch of biology dealing with fungi. 2. fungi as a whole. [1830–40] my`co•log′i•cal (-kəˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl) my`co•log′ic, adj. my•col′o•gist, n. my·col·o·gy The scientific study of fungi. mycology 1. the branch of botany that studies fungi. 2. a catalogue of the fungi found in a specific area. — mycologist, n. — mycologie, mycological, adj. The branch of botany that deals with the study of fungi. ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: mycology - the branch of botany that studies fungi and fungus-caused diseases phytology , botany - the branch of biology that studies plants Translations my·col·o·gy n. micología, estudio de hongos y de las enfermedades que ellos producen. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content .

Link to this page: Workshops putting the fun into fungi Nick Read, Professor of Fungal Cell Biology at the University of Edinburgh and Chair of IMC9, is looking forward to the culmination of years of planning, "The UK has a long tradition of being at the forefront of international mycology and we are exceptionally pleased to welcome more than 1700 delegates from around the world to hear from an eminent line up of plenary speakers and to enjoy a wide ranging programme. The Biology of Fungi - 1.5 Million Species - 1 Congress LAHORE, May 23 -- Students of Punjab University's (PU) Institute of Mycology and Plant Pathology on Saturday protested in front of the Governor's House and the Lahore Press Club against the varsity administration and the Higher Education Commission for not recognising their degrees as equivalent to agricultural degrees. Mycologist: Job Description, Duties and Requirements Mycologist: Job Description, Duties... Mycologist: Job Description, Duties and Requirements Degree programs in mycology examine fungi, such as mushrooms and molds. Learn about some career options, job growth and salary info for mycology graduates. Mycologists study fungi and often teach at universities or colleges.

They may also conduct research to better understand the health benefits of fungi. Both mycology professors and pharmacological mycologists must have a Ph.D. Essential Information Mycologists, who are biologists who study fungi, can pursue a range of different jobs depending on what type of work interests them. Some mycologists are academics and take on professorships at universities, where they typically conduct research, in addition to teaching biology courses. Other mycologists with interests in medicine may pursue pharmacological jobs and research the health and healing benefits of fungi. Both of these career options typically require a Ph.D. Career Titles 16% for all postsecondary biological sciences teachers 4% for all microbiologists $75,320 for all postsecondary biological sciences teachers $67,550 for all microbiologists Source: *U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Description of a Mycology Professor A mycology professor is a university or college teacher whose job is two-fold. First, he or she must instruct students about the study of fungi, either as a separate field or within the field of biology.

In addition, the mycology professor is expected to pursue novel research in some aspect of fungi, with an eye towards publishing unique, yet testable results. Duties of a Mycology Professor In addition to teaching students and conducting research, mycology professors are expected to participate in committee meetings, oversee student organizations and participate in other activities to help within their department. However, the most important part of their jobs is dedicated to education about and research of mushrooms, molds and yeast. Requirements of a Mycology Professor As with other professors, a professor of mycology is expected to have earned his or her Ph.D., specializing in some aspect of mycology. In order to prepare for this task, the mycologist is required to have a college degree, often in biology or a similar science. In addition, he or she is expected to have pursued extensive academic study of chemistry, environmental sciences, biology, plant sciences, scientific taxonomy and, depending on the area of expertise, pharmacology or nutritional science. Salary and Job Outlook Postsecondary biological sciences professors should see a 16% increase in job openings from 2014-2024, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

This increase represents faster-than-average employment growth. These professors earned a median of $75,320 per year as of 2015 ( Job Description of a Pharmacological Mycologist A pharmacological mycologist studies fungi to discover if specific types of mushrooms, yeasts or molds contain anything biomedically useful. By extracting elements of the fungi or applying the entire fungi to various strains of diseases or types of food products, pharmacological mycologists can discover anything helpful or harmful about the fungi. Duties of a Pharmacological Mycologist Pharmacological mycologists are expected to pursue research that can benefit the companies and industries for which they work. The work on fungi that pharmacological mycologists perform allows the companies to discover new and novel uses for these relatively cheap forms of life. In obtaining patents, improving technology, and introducing new products by utilizing fungi, pharmacological mycologists attempt to better lives while assisting their companies economically. Requirements of a Pharmacological Mycologist Pharmacological mycologists are expected to have pursued advanced studies in biology, plant and agricultural sciences, microbiology, bioinformatics and even pharmacy studies. Typically, they hold a Ph.D. in some specialized component or field of mycology.

Salary and Job Outlook The BLS reported a median annual salary of $67,550 in 2015 for microbiologists, who are similar to pharmacological mycologists. From 2014-2024, microbiologists could expect 4% employment growth, per the BLS, which is slower than the average for all occupations. Mycologists research the healing benefits of fungi. They must have a Ph.D. and often become a college or university professors. Mycologists who choose the pharmacological route often help introduce new products that incorporate fungi.

Question: What is studied by a 'Mycologist'?
Answer: FUNGI